Banky W and Adesua Etomi: Enduring Love

Whereas some love stories announce themselves loudly, others show up quietly, then stay. At a traditional wedding (tagged #InSync2025) in Victoria Island, Lagos, recently, Banky W and Adesua Etomi-Wellington reminded Nigerians which kind theirs has always been.

The setting was the Yoruba-Edo traditional wedding of Ifedayo Agoro, known as Diary of a Naija Girl, and her husband, Frank Itom. The ceremony blended cultures, colour, and careful symbolism, with Edo fashion taking centre stage and guests soaking in a long, layered celebration.

Midway through the festivities, the MC turned attention briefly to Banky and Adesua. Asked to share a kiss, Adesua climbed onto her husband’s lap and did just that. And though the moment lasted seconds, the reaction lasted much longer.

The clip travelled quickly online. Comment sections filled with surprise, delight, and familiarity. Nigerians have watched this couple long enough to know the gesture was not staged.

Their public story began in reverse. In 2016, they played lovers in The Wedding Party. In 2017, they announced their engagement after keeping the relationship private for over a year. The reveal felt dramatic then. With time, it looks deliberate.

Marriage followed, then work, then life. Adesua appeared in Banky’s “Made For You” video before fans knew the context. Later came “Final Say” in 2021, a song shaped by grief, faith, and the birth of their son, Hazaiah.

Eight years into marriage, they now expect a second child. Along the way, they have spoken openly about IVF, loss, and pressure. Rather than erasing vulnerability, fame has amplified scrutiny.

At a wedding celebrating new beginnings, Banky W and Adesua showed workings: that love can survive applause; that love can remain playful; that love can still show up unannounced, long after the red carpet has moved on.